Accounting/Finance Intern

Location: Buffalo, NY, US, 14213 About the Company Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement This is an exciting opportunity for a student who is highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and customer‑driven! In this role you will work with our Finance/Corporate Planning Department supporting various functions with financial reporting and analysis. This internship will start in December2024 and last approximately until December2025. This intern will work 15‑20 hours/week in the Spring and Fall semesters, and up to 29 hours/week May‑August2025. Key Accountabilities and Outcomes Standard monthly reporting including, but not limited to: Consolidate, summarize, and analyze corporate budget vs. actual spend reports and communicate to various leaders. Prepare price/volume/mix report and analysis for monthly governance decks. Assist financial close and forecasting consolidation for United States and Canada business: Load and verify actual and forecasted data for newly acquired companies into our reporting systems. Consolidate and prepare presentation deck for Total Food Group flash forecast reporting. Ad‑hoc analysis for various finance requests using Oracle/Hyperion tools and SAP. Analyze and maintain analysis of key competitors within the industry. Project based work to enhance monthly close process. Model development to streamline monthly reporting. Utilize PowerBI software to enhance monthly forecasting. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, working towards earning a Bachelor's or Masters degree (concentration in Finance, Accounting, MIS or related field). Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Ideal candidate will have strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word & PowerPoint). Experience with Oracle BI tools, PowerBI, and SAP preferred, but not required. Functional competencies to include strong financial, problem solving & interpersonal/communication skills. Must have a general understanding of accounting and U.S. GAAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr